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Dr. Bruce Figuered stopped by Good Morning San Diego to talk about treatment options for those experiencing chronic pain and resulting mental health struggles.

What can we learn from the recent shocking events surrounding the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson? While we wait for more information, it's important to examine the link between chronic pain and mental health. Jackson House CEO Dr. Bruce Figuered visits Good Morning San Diego to discuss the effect that chronic pain can have on one's mental health.

Jackson House and our family of treatment centers offer care that fits your level of need, deciding with you if inpatient or outpatient treatment is appropriate. Watch Jackson House CEO Dr. Bruce Figuered's interview with Good Business San Diego's Roy Robertson for more information!

A growing number of young adults are reporting mental health issues that interfere with their work or productivity, according to a recent UK study. Overall, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. are living with mental illness. So, what is causing the rise in depression and other mental health disorders? Jackson House President Dr. Bruce Figuered believes that stress, societal changes, scre ...

After one of the closest and most politically charged election cycles of our lifetime, many are feeling big emotions. Dr. Bruce Figuered recognizes that politicians and pundits play on fear and hyperbole to motivate voters to choose their side, but this can leave people scared and anxious if their candidate isn't elected. So, what can you do with all of the residual anxiety  ...

According to a new study in the UK, young adults are reporting more mental health challenges that cause them to miss work or become unproductive. Jackson House CEO Dr. Bruce Figuered explains that many things can contribute to an overall feeling of poor mental health, including external events or experiences, actions or behavior, and genetic predisposition. Thankfully, the stig ...

Jackson House CEO Dr. Bruce Figuered sits down with KUSI News to talk about the stigmas associated with asking for help, and the scope of care provided at each of the centers in our family of facilities. Touching on the recent tragic passing of actor Matthew Perry, Dr. Figuered explains how addiction can escalate and present health risks such as respiratory and cardiac failure. ...

The Biden Administration's new Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act is aimed at making mental health and substance abuse treatment more accessible to all Americans. This legislation compels commercial insurance to cover broader treatment options and closes loopholes that previously existed.  Depression and anxiety have strong correlates with addiction or other health ...

Good Morning San Diego asks Jackson House CEO Dr. Bruce Figuered: what is causing the rise in drug addiction and drug-related deaths in California, and what can be done to help? Watch to learn about the roadblocks to recovery, and how Jackson House is working to eliminate them.

In March alone, over 5,000 pounds of illegal fentanyl have been seized by state and local authorities in California. This epidemic means that more Californians are in need of treatment, including addressing the possible mental health issues that may be present with addiction. Jackson House CEO Dr. Bruce Figuered talks with Allie Wagner of Good Morning San Diego about the import ...